- Richard Gustafson is the past National President and member of the Society of American Magicians, the oldest and most prestigious magical organization in the world, formed in 1902

- Member of the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame, Hollywood, California

- Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, the highest degree conferred by The Magic Circle, London, England

- Member of The Academy of Magical Arts, Hollywood, California

- Member of the Order of Merlin Excalibur of the International Brotherhood of Magicians

- Producer and principal performer in "The Amazing World of Magic," a full-evening show featuring a talented cast with novel magic, 2 dozen major illusions, and nearly 5 tons of props, costumes, scenery and musical equipment

- Performer, with wife, Joanne, of "Magic by Candlelight" on numerous TV shows, including the Ed Sullivan Show, in U.S. and abroad and on theater and hotel dates in 40 of the 50 United States as well as Canada, England, Monte Carlo, Singapore and the Caribbean

- President of Tech-Magic Presentations since 1971, producing trade shows, business meeting presentations and entertainment events for nearly 100 major corporations

- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts and author of more than 30 technical papers and patents during a 12-year career in chemical research